SB3007 • 2026

RELATING TO CULTURE AND ARTS.

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Passed Legislature

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Sponsor: LEE, C.
Last action: 2026-05-08
Official status: Enrolled to Governor.
Effective date: Not listed

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RELATING TO CULTURE AND ARTS.

What This Bill Does

RELATING TO CULTURE AND ARTS.
Office of Community Culture, Arts, and Innovation; DBEDT; Establishment; Positions; Reports; Appropriation ($) Establishes the Office of Community Culture, Arts, and Innovation within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for administrative purposes only.
Requires annual reports to the Legislature.
Appropriates funds for an Executive Director position and Specialist position within the Office of Community Culture, Arts, and Innovation.

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CD1

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Plain English: SB3007 CD1 THE SENATE S.B.

SB3007 CD1 THE SENATE S.B.
NO.
3007 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 S.D.
2 STATE OF HAWAII H.D.

HD1

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SB3007 HD1 THE SENATE S.B.
NO.
3007 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 S.D.
2 STATE OF HAWAII H.D.

SD1

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Plain English: SB3007 SD1 THE SENATE S.B.

SB3007 SD1 THE SENATE S.B.
NO.
3007 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 S.D.
1 STATE OF HAWAII A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO CULTURE AND ARTS .

SD2

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Plain English: SB3007 SD2 THE SENATE S.B.

SB3007 SD2 THE SENATE S.B.
NO.
3007 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 S.D.
2 STATE OF HAWAII A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO CULTURE AND ARTS .

Bill History

2026-05-08 S
Enrolled to Governor.
2026-05-08 S
Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
2026-05-06 H
Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).
2026-05-06 H
Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with Representative(s) Iwamoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Pierick, Reyes Oda voting no (6) and Representative(s) Alcos excused (1).
2026-05-06 S
Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.
2026-05-01 H
Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
2026-05-01 H
Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 212-26) as amended in (CD 1).
2026-05-01 S
48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26.
2026-05-01 S
Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 212-26).
2026-05-01 H
The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 3 Ayes: Representative(s) Kapela, Hartsfield; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Alcos; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
2026-05-01 S
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Lamosao; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
2026-04-30 S
Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 10:30AM; Conference Room 229.
2026-04-29 H
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-30-26 10:30AM in conference room 229.
2026-04-28 H
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday 04-29-26 10:30AM in conference room 229.
2026-04-27 H
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Tuesday 04-28-26 10:30AM in conference room 229.
2026-04-24 H
Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Monday, 04-27-26 10:30AM in conference room 229.
2026-04-22 H
Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 720).
2026-04-21 S
Senate Conferees Appointed: Lee, C. Chairs; Inouye Co-Chair; Lamosao.
2026-04-21 S
Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 800).
2026-04-21 H
House Conferees Appointed: Kapela, Hartsfield Co-Chairs; Alcos.
2026-04-16 H
Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710).
2026-04-16 S
Senate disagrees with House amendments.
2026-04-16 S
Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 726).
2026-04-14 H
Passed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Garcia, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Pierick, Reyes Oda, Shimizu voting no (8) and none excused (0). Transmitted to Senate.
2026-04-10 H
Deferred one day 04-14-26.
2026-04-10 H
Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2042-26), recommending passage on Third Reading.
2026-04-07 H
The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 16 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hartsfield, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Perruso, Templo, Yamashita, Gedeon, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Alcos; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
2026-04-02 H
Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Tuesday, 04-07-26 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2026-03-24 H
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Alcos, Gedeon, Matsumoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick, Reyes Oda, Shimizu voting no (5) and Representative(s) Garrett, Quinlan excused (2).
2026-03-24 H
Reported from CAA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1353-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
2026-03-18 H
The committee on CAA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 5 Ayes: Representative(s) Kapela, Garrett, Lee, M., Sayama; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Kong; 1 Noes: Representative(s) Reyes Oda; and Excused: none.
2026-03-12 H
Bill scheduled to be heard by CAA on Wednesday, 03-18-26 10:30AM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2026-03-12 H
Referred to CAA, FIN, referral sheet 17
2026-03-12 H
Pass First Reading
2026-03-10 H
Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 339) in amended form (SD 2).
2026-03-10 S
Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
2026-03-06 S
48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.
2026-03-06 S
Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3001) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
2026-03-03 S
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 12 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Richards, Wakai; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.
2026-02-25 S
The committee(s) on WAM deferred the measure until 03-03-26 10:15AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
2026-02-23 S
The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-25-26 10:57AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
2026-02-20 S
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
2026-02-20 S
Reported from WLA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2607) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
2026-02-18 S
The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WLA were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Lamosao, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Chang.
2026-02-13 S
The committee(s) on WLA deferred the measure until 02-18-26 1:02PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.
2026-02-10 S
The committee(s) on WLA has scheduled a public hearing on 02-13-26 1:01PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.
2026-01-30 S
Referred to WLA, WAM.
2026-01-26 S
Passed First Reading.
2026-01-23 S
Introduced.

Official Summary Text

RELATING TO CULTURE AND ARTS.
Office of Community Culture, Arts, and Innovation; DBEDT; Establishment; Positions; Reports; Appropriation ($)
Establishes the Office of Community Culture, Arts, and Innovation within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for administrative purposes only. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for an Executive Director position and Specialist position within the Office of Community Culture, Arts, and Innovation. Establishes the Community and Cultural Partnership Program. (CD1)

Current Bill Text

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SB3007

THE SENATE

S.B. NO.

3007

THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026

STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

Relating
to culture and arts
.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

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SECTION 1.
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The legislature finds that preserving and
promoting culture and the arts is a critical state function.
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To fulfill this duty, the legislature
established the state foundation on culture and the arts in 1965.

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The
legislature further finds that an entity dedicated to improving the creative
value of government projects and services would support the State in fulfilling
its duties.

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Accordingly,
the purpose of this Act is to establish the office of creative innovation to
execute innovative legislative and executive projects and develop creative
value for public facilities, services, and communities.

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SECTION
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Chapter 9, Hawaii Revised Statutes,
is amended by adding a new part to be appropriately designated and to read as
follows:

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Part
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Office of
Creative innovation

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9-A
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Definitions.
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As used in this part:

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"Office"
means the office of creative innovation established pursuant to section 9-B.

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"Executive
director" means the executive director of the office of creative
innovation, appointed pursuant to section 9‑B(b).

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9-B
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Office of creative innovation; established; executive
director.
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(a)
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There is established an office of creative
innovation within the foundation for administrative purposes only.

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(b)
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The office shall be headed by an executive
director who shall be appointed by the governor without regard to chapter 76.
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Notwithstanding section 76-16(b)(17), this
exemption from chapter 76 shall not expire.

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(c)
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The executive director may employ staff for
the office without regard to chapters 76 and 89; provided that the staff shall
be members of the state employees' retirement system and shall be eligible to
receive the benefits of any state employee benefit program generally applicable
to officers and employees of the State.
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Notwithstanding section 76-16(b)(17), the exemption from chapter 76
shall not expire.

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(d)
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Department heads may assign additional
employees from existing positions within their departments to the office;
provided that the employees shall represent their respective department's
needs, assist other departments, or otherwise support the needs of the office
during the course of their assignment with the office.

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9-C
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Office of creative innovation; functions and
duties.
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The office shall:

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(1)
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Execute projects and programs as
directed by the governor and legislature;

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(2)
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Support and assist all state departments
and agencies with creative and innovative improvements to their projects and
programs;

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(3)
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Develop creative and innovative
projects and programs to expand overall value and quality of life to the
public, pilot new approaches, and pursue alternative or nontraditional measures;
and

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(4)
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Identify creative and innovative best
practices used by other jurisdictions.

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9-D
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Annual report.
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The office shall submit an annual report
summarizing its activities during the preceding year to the legislature no
later than twenty days prior to the convening of each regular session
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The report shall include:

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(1)
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Actions taken to address issues, unmet
needs, and challenges relating to wellness and resilience;

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(2)
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Funds received for the activities of
the office from federal, state, private, and philanthropic sources;

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(3)
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The office's engagement with community
entities and other stakeholders; and

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(4)
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Any other findings and recommendations,
including any proposed legislation
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SECTION
3.
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This Act shall take effect upon its
approval.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

Foundation
on Culture and the Arts; Office of Creative Innovation; Establishment; Reports

Description:

Establishes
the Office of Creative Innovation within the State Foundation on Culture and
the Arts for administrative purposes only.
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Requires annual reports to the Legislature.

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